South Glens Falls Shooting Sparks Rapid Police Response: Man Airlifted After Being Gunned Down Near Route 9, Suspect in Custody but Unidentified
SOUTH GLENS FALLS, NY — A community was shaken to its core late last night as the calm of an otherwise quiet evening was shattered by the unmistakable sound of gunfire near Catherine Street, just off Route 9. Within moments, police cruisers flooded the area, sirens cutting through the night air as emergency responders rushed to the scene of a shooting that has left one man clinging to life and a suspect in custody.
It happened just after [insert time if known], when neighbors reported hearing a single, sharp gunshot followed by screaming and a brief commotion. Officers arriving at the scene discovered a man suffering from severe gunshot wounds. His injuries were so grave that emergency medical personnel called in a LifeNet helicopter, which landed nearby to rapidly transport the victim to a trauma center for life-saving treatment.
As paramedics stabilized the wounded man, police immediately began searching the area for the suspect, who had fled the scene on foot. The manhunt extended across several neighborhoods, and within a short time, officers closed in on a suspect near Jackson Avenue in South Glens Falls, less than two miles from where the shooting occurred. The individual was apprehended without incident and is now in custody.
However, despite having the suspect in hand, authorities have not yet released his identity. Investigators are working to confirm the man’s name, background, and potential motive. At this time, it is also unclear whether the shooter and the victim knew each other or whether the attack was random. The South Glens Falls Police Department is expected to release more information as the investigation develops.
“This was a swift and coordinated response by our officers,” said a spokesperson for the department. “Our thoughts are with the victim and their family. We are doing everything we can to piece together exactly what happened and why.”
Residents in the area were left stunned by the sudden outbreak of violence, particularly on a residential street so close to the typically busy Route 9 corridor. One local neighbor, who asked not to be named, described hearing the sirens racing toward the scene. “It was terrifying. One minute it’s calm, the next there’s red and blue lights everywhere, police yelling, and then we saw the chopper land. That’s when we knew it was bad.”
Police cordoned off the area around Catherine Street for several hours, taping off sections of the sidewalk and driveway as crime scene investigators collected evidence. As of now, no firearm has been recovered publicly, though officers continue to search the area and interview potential witnesses.
The victim’s name has not yet been released, pending family notification. He remains in critical condition, and the full extent of his injuries has not been disclosed.
For many in South Glens Falls, the incident is a grim reminder of the unpredictable nature of violence and the importance of community awareness and rapid emergency response. Local officials have urged anyone who may have seen or heard anything unusual before or after the incident to contact police.
Counselors will be made available through local outreach services for residents experiencing trauma or fear in the aftermath of the shooting. Community leaders have stressed the need for unity and cooperation as the investigation continues.
To the family of the victim—whose loved one now fights for life in a hospital bed—our deepest sympathies and hopes for a full recovery.
As this is an ongoing investigation, authorities encourage the public to follow updates through official police channels and local news outlets. Anyone with information is urged to call the South Glens Falls Police Department confidential tip line.